Sec. 28. (a) A local health officer may be removed only for one (1) of the following reasons:
(1) A failure to perform the officer's statutory duties.
(2) A failure to enforce the rules of the state department.
(3) Other good cause.
(b) Except as provided in IC 16-19-3-12, IC 16-19-3-13, and IC 16-19-3-15, a local health officer may be removed only by the board that appointed the health officer.
(c) When removal of a local health officer is sought by the appointing authority, the local health officer is entitled to the following:
(1) At least five (5) days notice.
(2) An open hearing.
(3) Representation by counsel.